Category: Meetings
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Meeting – Comfort Zone
September 10, 2025 This week’s meeting, guided by Toastmaster Jian, explored the theme “Comfort Zone.” Jian reflected on how comfort can feel safe and familiar, yet growth lives just beyond it. She shared her own leap, relocating to another city, and encouraged us to think about our next small step outside our own comfort zones.…
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Meeting – Transitions
September 3, 2025 This week’s meeting, guided by Toastmaster Akila, explored the theme “Transitions.” Akila reminded us that transitions come in many forms; they can feel uncertain, but they also bring opportunity, renewal, and strength. Throughout the meeting, speakers and participants reflected on how transitions shape our lives and how we can approach them with…
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Meeting – NVC Workshop: Empathy Exchange & Expressions of Appreciation
August 27, 2025 This week, we had the privilege of learning from Eric, a seasoned engineer, who has also spent the past six years immersed in positive psychology and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Eric shared how NVC has transformed the way he connects with his family, colleagues, and teams. His mission is simple yet powerful: to…
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Meeting – World Mosquito Day
August 20, 2025 This week’s meeting, guided by Toastmaster Jagan, explored the theme “World Mosquito Day.” Jagan reminded us that even though malaria is not the global threat it once was, small things like mosquitoes can still make a big difference. He drew connections between the tiny annoyances of life and the deeper lessons they…
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Meeting – Left-Handed Genius
August 13, 2025 This week’s meeting, led by Toastmaster Josel, celebrated the theme “Left-Handed Genius.” Josel reminded us that while only 10% of the world is left-handed, they’ve long been associated with creativity – from Leonardo da Vinci to Oprah. He invited us all to tap into our own “left-handed side” – the unique angle…
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Meeting – Decluttering & Organizing Workshop
August 6, 2025 This week, we had a special workshop where our club engaged in a transformative decluttering workshop led by Young Hash, a certified professional organizer trained in the KonMari Method by Marie Kondo and founder of her professional organizing service, Lavender & Olive. The evening was filled with insightful discussions, practical demonstrations, and…
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Meeting – Firsts that Matter
July 30, 2025 Today’s meeting, led by Toastmaster Andrea (that’s me!) was all about the powerful impact of our first experiences—those memorable moments that shape our lives and leave lasting impressions. Our theme, “Firsts that Matter,” invited us to reflect on significant milestones: the first step toward a dream, overcoming fears, or delivering our first…
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Meeting – Nonviolent Communication Workshop
July 23, 2025 We hosted a special Nonviolent Communication workshop this week, expertly guided by Eric Huang. Eric combined his experiences as an engineer, soccer coach, and passionate advocate of compassionate communication to lead an engaging and insightful session. Eric introduced the core principles of NVC – self-compassion, compassion, and honesty – using interactive exercises…
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Meeting – Moonshots
July 16, 2025 This week, we explored the theme of “moonshots” with our Toastmaster, Preetha, inspired by President Kennedy’s ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon. This theme served as a backdrop for our discussions, speeches, and evaluations, emphasizing the importance of aiming high and pursuing transformative ideas. Nitin presented a leader profile…
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Meeting – “Let’s Write a Speech in 5 Min” Workshop
July 9, 2025 On Wednesday, we hosted an inspiring workshop centered on the theme of Storytelling. Led by past District Director Raji Bandanapudi, the session offered participants a practical and empowering approach to speechwriting. Raji walked us through an efficient and structured process for crafting compelling speeches – reminding us that great storytelling isn’t just…
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